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Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Journal - Bridge Notebook, 1959 approx
Dr Harry Jenkins owned Churchill Island from 1936 to 1963 and bequeathed it to Margaret Campbell on his death. Sister Campbell had been nurse to his disabled son and wife and she lived on the island from the time of World War Two. The item was given to Arthur Evans, a family friend, on the day of the auction sale of artifacts when she sold the island, approximately 1973. This item demonstrates Harry Jenkins thorough and detailed approach to the maintenance of Churchill Island Farm and construction in the era.Small lined notebook, with navy blue plastic removable cover with press stud fasteners. Contains notes regarding 1959 bridge construction written by Harry Jenkins. bridge, 1959, harry jenkins, churchill island, farm, roadwork, jenkins -
Melbourne Water
Photograph, North Cocoroc State Primary School, 1950s
As the Yarra became unsuitable as a source of water, several attempts were made to find alternative sources for the growing population of Melbourne. It was not until 1891 that the efforts to sewer Melbourne came to fruition with the setting up of the Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW), now known as Melbourne Water. From 1891 until 1992, it was the responsibility of the MMBW to safeguard public health by providing a sewerage system and a safe water supply system. In 1992, The MMBW merged with a number of smaller urban water authorities to form Melbourne Water. The township of Cocoroc was created in 1894 at the Metropolitan Sewage Farm (now the Western Treatment Plant) to house the workers it employed. The name 'Cocoroc' means 'frog' in the language of the Wathaurung people — the Traditional Owners of the land the treatment plant was built on. By the early 1950s there were nearly 100 houses, a town hall, football ground (and team), swimming pool, tennis courts, four schools and a post office, and by the 1970s some 500 people were living in Cocoroc. As it became too expensive for the MMBW to subsidise, Cocoroc was abandoned. By 1973 most of the houses and other buildings were demolished or moved to Werribee. All that is left now of Cocoroc are two small, empty, concrete swimming pools, a few weatherboard sheds and a big iron water tank. This photograph detailing an exterior view of the North Cocoroc State Primary School, is historically significant as it captures children at play within a purpose built community. The School that was one of four was built to educate the children of the MMBW workers. As the school no longer exists, this photograph is the only tangible evidence left of the building, also showcasing the style of buildings in this era. cocoroc, township, school, mmbw, melbourne metropolitan board of works, melbourne water -
Maffra Sugarbeet Museum
Centrifuge
Owned by Mervin Buckram (of Rochester), used for private use on the farm at Mewburn Park. Used approx 1940s.An important survivor from the early dairy industry. Maffra has always held a leading role in Herd testing, so it has considerable community significance. An earlier example is held at Stratford, with another, between the two, and less intact, at Old Gippstown.A round, black herd-testing centrifuge with a flat top and bottom. It has a hinged flap that opens and stands on three legs. There is a smaller round piece on top of the centrifuge which has a thick cylindrical shaped piece of metal in the centre. An apparatus at the top allows water to be driven through an impeller and there is an internal carrier to hold bottles for centrifuging."Grand prize St. Louise 1904" on side,"Wizard Tester" on top."The creamery package MFG. company Chicago. U.S.A. No. 3785" on brass plaque.herd testing -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of five schoolchildren
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century.Colour photograph of group of schoolchildren wearing yellow polo shirts and blue hats, with one group of three standing beside a small haystack, posing for cameracatalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of woman feeding a calf
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century.Colour photograph of a woman feeding a small Scottish Highland calf from a bottle in front of a vegetable gardencatalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of two girls
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century to the modern day.Colour photograph of two girls holding small pots with seedlings in them, standing together in a paddock with trees and water in the background.churchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Colour photograph of woman in costume
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the volunteers dressed in late nineteenth/early twentieth century style costumes, attending the Museums Victoria conference, held hosted by Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village and held at the Lighthouse Theatre in Warrnambool. Colour photograph of a woman in a black period costume, carrying a small bagFRONT OF COSTUME OF FLAGSTAFF/HILL VOL GUIDE WHO MADE HER/OWN COSTUME. MUS AUS VIC/CONFERENCE 2/4/14 [written on reverse in pen] [catalogue number on reverse in pencil]churchill island, museums victoria, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Colour photograph of woman in costume
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the volunteers dressed in late nineteenth/early twentieth century style costumes, attending the Museums Victoria conference, held hosted by Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village and held at the Lighthouse Theatre in Warrnambool. Colour photograph of a woman in a black period costume, carrying a small bag, facing to the right of frameSIDE VIEW OF BUSTLE. FLAGSTAFF/HILL VOL GUIDE AT MUS AUS VIC/CONFERENCE 2/4/14 [written on reverse in pen] [catalogue number on reverse in pencil]churchill island, museums victoria, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Colour photograph of woman in costume
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the volunteers dressed in late nineteenth/early twentieth century style costumes, attending the Museums Victoria conference, held hosted by Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village and held at the Lighthouse Theatre in Warrnambool. Colour photograph of a woman in a black period costume, carrying a small bag and facing away from the camera.BACK OF COSTUME. BEADED BLACK/VELVET COST $30P/M!/FLAGSTAFF HILL VOL GUIDE AT/MUS AUS VIC CONFERENCE/2/4/2014 [written on reverse in pen] [catalogue number on reverse in pencil]churchill island, museums victoria, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of children and a pony
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series showcases photographs taken in the 1930s and 1940s and shows people who lived and worked on the Island during the Jenkins period. This photograph was taken in January 1940 and shows the Shetland Pony known as 'Winks'Sepia photograph white narrow white border of a shetland pony hitched to a small cart with three children and a doll. Digitised from a high resolution copy (original Polaroid is in poor and fragile condition)nilchurchill island, photograph, arthur evans -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of man and pony
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series showcases photographs taken in the 1930s and 1940s and shows people who lived and worked on the Island during the Jenkins period. This photograph shows the son of the owner of Churchill Island - Ted Jenkins - and 'Dido', the small Shetland pony.Sepia photograph white narrow white border of a man in a wheelchair gently holding the nose of a small pony, with another person standing at the extreme left of frame. Digitised from a high resolution copy (original Polaroid is in poor and fragile condition)nilchurchill island, photograph, arthur evans, ted jenkins, dido -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of man in pony cart
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series showcases photographs taken in the 1930s and 1940s and shows people who lived and worked on the Island during the Jenkins period. This photograph shows the son of the owner of Churchill Island - Ted Jenkins - sitting in a pony cart being moved through the Island (a method of transportation he often used instead of relying on his wheelchair).Sepia photograph with white narrow white border of a man wrapped in blankets in a pony cart, being pulled by a small pony through a pasture. Digitised from a high resolution copy (original Polaroid is in poor and fragile condition)nilchurchill island, photograph, arthur evans, ted jenkins -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of hay on tractor
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series showcases photographs taken in the 1930s and 1940s and shows people who lived and worked on the Island during the Jenkins period. This photograph provides an insight into some of the farming work that took place on Churchill Island.Black and white photograph with white border of a small tractor pulling a wagon loaded with a large pile of hay. A man in a hat sits on the top of the hay, and the tractor is stationary in a large paddock. Digitised from a high resolution copy (original Polaroid is in poor and fragile condition)nilchurchill island, photograph, arthur evans, hay, tractor -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of two horses and man
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series showcases photographs taken in the 1930s and 1940s and shows people who lived and worked on the Island during the Jenkins period. Black and white photograph with white border of two small ponies grazing on hay in front of some machinery and trees. A man in shorts rides the pony on the right side. Digitised from a high resolution copy (original Polaroid is in poor and fragile condition)nilchurchill island, photograph, arthur evans, hay, tractor -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of people swimming in the water
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series showcases photographs taken in the 1930s and 1940s and shows people who lived and worked on the Island during the Jenkins period. This photograph shows three people swimming off the old jetty on Churchill Island.Black and white photograph of three people: one standing on a jetty, and two in the water. Taken from the shoreline with a small bush in the foreground, and treeline visible in the background. Digitised from a high resolution copy (original Polaroid is in poor and fragile condition)nilchurchill island, photograph, arthur evans, swimming -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of man feeding animals
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series showcases photographs taken in the 1930s and 1940s and shows people who lived and worked on the Island during the Jenkins period. This photograph shows Gid Ashley and the animals that lived on Churchill Island.Black and white photograph with a white border of a man standing and feeding a flock of chickens and a small pig in front of a tall white fence, with a tank in the background. The photographer's shadow is visible in the centre of the frame Digitised from a high resolution copy (original Polaroid is in poor and fragile condition)nilchurchill island, photograph, arthur evans, gid ashley -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of pony and two men
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series showcases photographs taken in the 1930s and 1940s and shows people who lived and worked on the Island during the Jenkins period. This photograph shows Ted Jenkins being pulled by the pony - the typical way he travelled around Churchill Island in lieu of a cumbersome and delicate wheelchair - and Gid Ashley seated on the wheel.Black and white photograph with a white border of a man in a small cart being pulled by a pony, with another man sitting on the wheel. The group are pulled up in a paddock with the inlet in the background. Digitised from a high resolution copy (original Polaroid is in poor and fragile condition)nilchurchill island, photograph, arthur evans, ted jenkins, gid ashley -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of man and pony
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series showcases photographs taken in the 1930s and 1940s and shows people who lived and worked on the Island during the Jenkins period. This photograph shows Ted Jenkins and Churchill Island pony Winks.Black and white photograph with a white border of a man seated in a wheelchair with a blanket over his legs, and a small pony standing beside him. Digitised from a high resolution copy (original Polaroid is in poor and fragile condition)nilchurchill island, photograph, arthur evans, ted jenkins -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of man and horse
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series showcases photographs taken in the 1930s and 1940s and shows people who lived and worked on the Island during the Jenkins period. This photograph shows Ted Jenkins - the son of the owner of the Island - feeding Winks, a pony who was often hitched to a small cart for Ted to use while moving around the Island.Sepia photograph with white border showing a man in a wheelchair feeding a small pony, with a foal standing close. The group are in front of a tall white picket fence, with large trees in the background. Digitised from a high resolution copy (original Polaroid is in poor and fragile condition)nilchurchill island, photograph, arthur evans, ted jenkins, horse -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of woman lying in a boat
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series showcases photographs taken in the 1930s and 1940s and shows people who lived and worked on the Island during the Jenkins period. This photograph was taken in December 1939 and is of Valda Treadwell dozing in the 'whale boat' that was kept at Churchill Islandblack and white photograph with white border showing a woman reclining on the cross-planks at the bow of a small boat, with the inlet and shoreline partially visible in the background. Digitised from a high resolution copy (original Polaroid is in poor and fragile condition)nilchurchill island, photograph, arthur evans, valda treadwell -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Tool - wedge, HYTEST FORGED TOOLS
An agricultural tool used by loggers, or farmers, the log splitting wedge has been used for thousands of years and was originally made from stone. They were either driven straight into the wood or into a previously made incision with the blade parallel to the grain. Using a sledgehammer or other tool hammered onto the flat end, the wedge is forced deeper into the log until the force splits the timber.small wedge with substantial chip out of narrow end. Relief grooveHYTEST FORGED TOOLStimber splitting, churchill island heritage farm, olinda, shady creek, wilfred dungan collection -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Tool - Scythe
A scythe is an agricultural hand tool that cuts grass and is used by making large sweeping motions through the crop. Eventually replaced by horse-drawn or motorised machinery, they are occasionally still used as they are inexpensive and efficient. There are different types of scythes with larger or smaller blades. This particular scythe has a bored hole in the handle, probably for affixing a long wooden handle. Made by Trojans and Sons, a Melbourne based company that made a wide range of gardening and agricultural tools, this scythe formed an integral part of farming on Churchill Island. scythe with surface rust, no handle, good steel, rough welds on socket, hole for mounting handle (e.g. with screw)TROJAN/264scythe, hand tools, agriculture, churchill island heritage farm -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - mincing machine
Made and imported by Swedish company, Husqvarna, this machine was used to mince larger pieces of meat. The grinder was clamped securely to a table, and meat was then fed into the machine through the funnel at the top. The wooden crank handle was turned, moving the spiral grinding mechanism, and pushing the meat through the sieve-like fitting at the end. While hand mincers were ubiquitous in the late nineteenth and early twentieth-century kitchens, and was responsible for reducing food waste and promoting frugal ideals, the Husqvarna brand sold over 12 million worldwide.Hand operated mincing machine, larger than usual, with multi small holed attachment in place. Tin plating worn off top edge of bell. Plan wooden handle. Stamped with name, number, etc.HUSQVARNA 10 one side; also on attachment holder. RELIANCE/MADE IN SWEDEN + five pointed star on other side. "H" stamped on crank inside.husqvarna, mincer, hand, kitchen tool -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
pair ladies gloves
Belonged to Churchill Island Heritage Farm volunteer Jeff Cole's Aunt May Hart, a very stylish woman of the 1920s, keen on horse racing.One pair dark brown rabbit skin (?) gloves. Scalloped, overlocked edge. Three "S" shaped stitching decorations with small punched holes along thumb side of stitching on each gloveCAPE LAMB (?)/ MURRAY GLOVES/6 1/2/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA stamped inside left glove. $15 hand written inside left glove. "721" stamped inside left glove. "20"stamped inside right glove.gloves, fashion, ladies gloves, churchill island heritage farm, may hart -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Decorative object - Model boat, 2016-2017
The Lady Nelson was the first decked ship to enter Western Port in 1801 under the command of Lt James Grant. She returned later in the year under the command of Murray. She carried a gig and a smaller tender, of which this is a model.The model ship and tender are as exact replications of the actual ship and boats as is possible to obtain through research, basic hull plans available and interpretation by the model builder.Model Lady Nelson ship modeltender - smaller life boat. Wood, cardboard. Three bench seats and stern seating. Clinker built. 3 sets rowlocks, no oars.lady nelson, model boat, david lumsden, churchill island, western port, port phillip bay -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Ceramic - Gravy Boat, c. 1910
This gravy boat would have been used to serve gravy or sauce, which could be poured over the meats by the diners, at the table. This gravy boat was produced by Pinnox and Unicorn, 'Wedgwood & Co Ltd', which was headed by Enoch Wedgwood, and was based in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, England. This company is often confused with 'Wedgwood' which belonged to Josiah Wedgwood. The printed mark on the bottom of the boat indicates the boat is C1908+Small, rounded white ceramic gravy boat with black geometric, and gold floral pattern around rim. Gold gilt highlights on base and top rim and decorative handle. On base: Crown with 'Wedgwood & Co Ltd" Handpainted: 'v1'china, wedgwood, amess house -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Domestic object - Coal Scuttle, Late 19th Century
The coal scuttle was used for holding and carrying a small supply of coal which would be used in an indoor coal-filled stove or heater. The top is slanted which allows the coal to be poured onto the fire. This particular type was also referred to as a Dutch copper scuttle due to the blue and white Delft-style Dutch porcelain handles on the top and back of the scuttleLarge Victorian-style brass or bronze coal scuttle with blue and white ceramic hand grips and lion adornments at handle attachment points churchill island, coal scuttle, dutch copper scuttle -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Furniture - Commode, 19th century
This is a Victorian round cedar commode seat raised on a plinth base with fluted sides. The name ‘commode’ translates in French as ‘convenient’ or ‘suitable’ and could be applied to a dressing table with water jug and bowl for washing oneself and having a cupboard underneath in which to house the chamber pot. It could also refer to a small bedside chest of drawers. In the days before indoor toilets and running water, it was common to have a chamber pot under or near the bed for use during the night or at any time for invalids. The commode seat was a decorative way of concealing the chamber pot by fitting it in a round hole under the lid with the height making it more convenient and suitable for people with limited mobility. The chamber post was removed, emptied and cleaned daily.Victorian Round cedar commode seat, raised on plinth base with fluted sides. Topped with red, yellow and blue embroidered upholstery churchill island, commode, toilet, furniture -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph of grove of trees, <1975
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show events and people from the Churchill Island precinct and the enormous amount of collaboration and work that went into the development of the heritage area and making it accessible and interactive for visitors of all ages. Black and White photograph depicting grove of trees behind a dividing fence topped with barbed wire. Small sign in centre of photograph reads 'This area was planted by Phillip Island Tree Planters Association Assisted by Phillip Island School Children'Catalogue number in pencil on reversechurchill island, conservation -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of orchard, <1975
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show events and people from the Churchill Island precinct and the enormous amount of collaboration and work that went into the development of the heritage area and making it accessible and interactive for visitors of all ages.Black and White photograph of orchard with small, immature trees.Catalogue number in pencil on reverse. "No" in pen on reverse bottom left corner. Stamp on reverse: "COPYRIGHT/FISHERIES & GAME DEPT./VICTORIA/NEGATIVE SG358/INDEX"churchill island, orchard